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Schwarzenegger to voice for a cartoon series The Governator
MUMBAI: Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed his intention of returning back to the silver screen as a cartoon superhero film called The Governator. He will voice the character for an animated television series that may later turn into a film franchise. The series will be a first step on the road to a Hollywood comeback for the 63-year-old former action star, who left political office in January.
The Governator will feature a semi fictional former politician who retires and embarks on a double life as a secret crime-fighter, building a hi-tech bunker called the ‘Arnold Cave‘ under his home in Los Angeles. His enemies will be a dastardly group of super-villains from an organization called Gangsters, Imposters, Racketeers, Liars and Irredeemable Ex-cons – the girlie Men for short.
Stan Lee, the co-creator of Spider-Man, has created the cartoon character and he will incorporate Schwarzenegger‘s real-life wife Maria Shriver and their children.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
